Como crosses over
I feel that any singer attempting crossover would do well to listen to Perry Como to hear how it should be done.
Frank Sinatra
7 pieces since 2015.
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The many faces of Perry Como
To give an idea of how well Perry Como was able to “assume” different vocal identities, here he is doing his mega #1 1953 hit, “Don’t Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes.”
Perry Como: a Postscript
In observation of the 110th birthday of Perry Como, May 18, 1912.
A crash course in adult relationships
The mixture of romance and realism in Sondheim songs, the revelation that while love could be grand and passionate it could also be mundane or inconvenient or mistimed or just plain embarrassing, was such a relief.
Somebody up there likes him
The flawless, classical singing style of Perry Como. Perry Como?
Talking to John Raitt, part three
In the final installment of this interview, the star discusses the enduring appeal of Carousel.
Commie dearest
The Manchurian Candidate is indeed operatic: outsized characters, a doomed love story and a narrative fraught with suspense.
I’ll take the fall
The days are getting shorter, but you can keep the prattle going this fall’s Talk of the Town! You will, you can, you must join in the discussion about: Great mezzo soprano performances (October),
Gained in translation (November), Teleport me back to… (December).
Win a Free Ticket to Opening Night at the Met!
Quinn Kelsey and Lise Davidsen star in the Met's new Macbeth. We're giving away one ticket, so screw your courage to the sticking place and enter now!
